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The Friends of the Kings Park Library's Annual Fall Book Sale is underway!
The sale is from October 17 - 19 at Kings Park Library (9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke) and proceeds directly support the Kings Park Library.
This is one of my favorite events of the year and an opportunity to find great books, save money, and support our local library!
Book Sale hours:
- Thursday, October 17
- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 18
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 19
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
More information is available on the library’s website.
13 More Early Vote Sites Open
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Election Day is rapidly approaching, and early voting efforts are ramping up.
Early voting for this year’s election is happening now, and 13 more voting locations opened today for residents to access convenient locations. The last day to vote early is Saturday, November 2.
In and around the Braddock District, you can vote at:
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Fairfax County Government Center - Room 251 (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax)
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays (October 19/October 26/November 2): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 27: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Burke Centre Library (5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke)
- Monday – Friday: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturdays (October 19/October 26/November 2): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday (October 27): 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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West Springfield Governmental Center (6140 Rolling Road, Springfield)
- Monday – Friday: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturdays (October 19/October 26/November 2): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday (October 27): 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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You can view the full list of 16 early voting sites with hours of operation on the Office of Elections' website. You can also check live wait times for each location.
You can read detailed information about voting early under the "ABC's of Voting in Fairfax County" article later in this Advisory.
Climate Action Conference
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Our 2nd Annual Climate Action Conference is less than two weeks away!
Join me on Saturday, October 26 to learn how to create “A Healthier Fairfax County on the Road to Zero Emissions.”
We will have Fairfax County electric buses and EVs on site so that you can see for yourself the efforts we are making to reduce emissions from public transit and the County's vehicle fleet. Then, join us inside Lake Braddock Secondary School to learn about the health impacts of vehicle emissions, and the opportunities available to save money while reducing your emissions.
The event will kick off at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary School (9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke) with opening remarks from Congressman Gerry Connolly, Chairman Jeff McKay, and other elected officials. Register today!
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Continue reading below for more information on:
- Grass Complaints Window Closing
- Nominations Open for Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards
- Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study Survey Available Online
- Nominate the Best of Braddock
- ABC's of Voting in Fairfax
- Battery Recycling Boxes Available
- Submit Your Best County Shots
- Deer Season Alert
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Grass Complaints Window Closing | |
The Department of Code Compliance will no longer take any new grass complaints for the season after Friday, October 18, but will finish out cases already in their queue. | |
Nominations for Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards Close Tomorrow | |
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Do you know an individual or organization that excels in providing equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area?
If so, nominate them for the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board’s 2024 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award. Award winners are honored for demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities and receive an award, presented at an annual awards ceremony in December.
There are three possible award categories: Individual, Group, and Self-advocate. The requirements are to have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in Fairfax County, and the Cities of Fairfax, or Falls Church; and demonstration of how people with disabilities have significantly benefitted from their efforts.
Visit the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board's website for more information about who is eligible for nomination, the process, and how to submit a nomination. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18. If you have questions, email DisabilityRights@FairfaxCounty.Gov.
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Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study Survey Available Online | |
Nominate the Best of Braddock | |
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Nominations for the Annual Best of Braddock Awards are being accepted until October 31.
The annual awards are an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations working to make our wonderful community even better!
Take a moment to nominate a neighbor or organization for these categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Person of the Year
- Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautification
- Most "Can-Do" Public Employee
- Club or Organization Making a Difference
- Civic Engagement
Submit your nominations online by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Winners will be notified before the Best of Braddock Awards on Wednesday, December 4.
Email braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov with any questions.
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Managing Spotted Lanternflies | |
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The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to peach, apple, grape, and wine industries. They also have a negative effect on resident’s yard plants as they can damage plants and produce a “honeydew” that attracts other insects and grows sooty mold. Throughout July spotted lanternfly nymphs move into the adult phase of their life cycle, which lasts through November.
Fairfax County Forest Pest Management unit is asking County residents to help slow the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly by being vigilant about not moving spotted lanternfly life stages when traveling through known infested areas and squash adult spotted lanternflies immediately. Please report any sightings on the iNaturalist app.
Read more from the County's website.
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ABC's of Voting in Fairfax | |
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Accessible Voting
Curbside voting is available at early voting and election day polling locations for people 65 or older or with a disability. When you arrive, look for the "Curbside Voting" sign near the accessible parking area. Call the phone number on the sign to contact an election officer. Learn more about curbside voting and accessible voting.
Ballot Questions
View sample ballots for precincts in the Braddock District. Please note that the second page of all ballots in Fairfax County are the same, and a sample of the second page is on page 31 in the PDF. Read an explanation of the bonds for Fairfax County.
Early Voting
There are 16 convenient early voting sites available throughout the County. The last day to vote early is Saturday, November 2.
Find the full list of 16 early voting sites with hours of operations on the Office of Elections' website. You can also check live wait times for each location.
Mail-in Ballots
If you plan on voting by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot by October 25. After receiving your ballot, it must be postmarked and sent by Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.
Registering to Vote
The deadline to register to vote or update your address for a regular ballot has now passed. If you register now through Election Day, you will vote using a provisional ballot, which will be counted upon confirming voter eligibility. You can register, update your existing registration, or check your registration information on Virginia's Voter Portal.
For more information about anything related to voting or elections, check out the Fairfax County Office of Elections’ website.
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Battery Recycling Boxes Available | |
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Bring your old batteries to the battery recycling box! The Fairfax County Solid Waste Sustainability Team is implementing a battery collection initiative, provided by funds collected from the plastic bag tax.
Drop off your old single-use and rechargeable batteries in the lobby of the Braddock District Office (9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke) Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Battery boxes are now available at all Supervisors’ offices and the Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax).
You may bring the following types of batteries to be dropped off in the Battery Recycling Box:
- Alkaline/single-use batteries
- AA, AAA, 9-volt
- C cell, D cell, button cell
- Lithium Primary
- Carbon Zinc
- Rechargeable batteries
- Nickel Cadmium
- Lithium Ion
- Small Sealed Lead Acid
- Nickle Metal Hydride
- Nickle Zinc
- Cellphones - All types & ages
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We can only take limited quantities of batteries and we will ask that you bag them individually or tape the ends of the batteries if you have multiple batteries to recycle (bags provided at our drop-off box).
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We cannot accept damaged, defective, recalled batteries, car batteries, or individual batteries weighing more than 11 pounds. These must be taken to I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex.
Visit the County’s Battery Recycling page for more information.
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Submit Your Best County Shots | |
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Calling All Photographers: Submit Your Best Fairfax County Shots for the Strategic Plan Annual Report.
Do you have stunning photos capturing the essence of Fairfax County? Whether it's from a local park, a community event, a breathtaking skyline, a departmental gathering, or a newly launched initiative, we want to see them! Fairfax County is seeking exceptional images to feature in the Third Annual Report.
If you would like your photos to be considered, email lori.epp@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Oh deer — fall romance is in the air! It's deer mating season and VDOT & Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) remind motorists to stay alert on the roads as deer have love on their mind.
Drivers should slow down and use caution as deer are more active and the potential for crashes increases. Learn more on VDOT's website.
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